I can't answer the original question, as my copies of the letters are 12000 miles away. But I'll add a layer of needless complication to help out with/complicate the research.
In Women, the chance to meet Burroughs came through an intermediary and both Bukowski and Burroughs rejected the idea. Sounes, in his biography, posits that in this same encounter, Bukowski wanted to meet Burroughs (how enthusiastic he was, I don't know), but was turned down. Afterward--again, according to Sounes--Bukowski threatened to kick Burroughs' ass, but was reminded that Burroughs packed heat.
Maybe Bukowski reversed this scenario to his benefit in his letters, I can't be sure. I am sure, though, that Bukowski turned down a shitload of offers to meet so-called famous authors. That's a part of the legend.